Nursery Housekeeper - South Normanton

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare

Long-service awards

Me Day after 1 year

Electric Car Scheme

Free healthy lunch

Job summary

Cherubs Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper to help keep our clean, welcoming spaces for young children. The role starts with 15 hours per week, with shifts 3pm-6pm during probation, then 5am-8am or 5pm-8pm after probation, depending on the schedule.

You will join a family-run group committed to development and community impact. Applicants should be prepared for DBS checks and to meet safeguarding requirements; paid Saturday training days and a 30% childcare discount are offered along

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.
• Reliable and attentive to high-contact areas and safety guidelines.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Clean all surfaces, including high-contact areas such as door handles and light switches.
• Vacuum, sweep and mop all areas; empty litter bins and manage waste.
• Assist with nursery laundry and maintain cleanliness of toilets and kitchens.
• Follow COSHH guidelines and health and safety practices.
• Attend 3 paid Saturday Training Days annually and participate in fundraising events.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Hours:15 hours - shifts within the first 3 months (probation period) would be 3pm - 6pm. Following the probation period shifts would be either5am - 8am or 5pm - 8pm, which ever works best for you!

Behind every safe and happy nursery is someone who keeps it sparkling. Join us as a Nursery Housekeeper and help create a clean, welcoming space where children can thrive.

About Us

Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach (inspired by Montessori, Hygge, Reggio and Forest School) is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.

We know it takes a village to raise a child and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed-gender early years workforce.

Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?

• Family-run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group!
• Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
• Experienced and long-standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
• Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
• Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
• Proactive and forward-thinking culture - we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.

About our Nursery

Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield is a modern 63-place nursery. It's well-placed with good bus and road links and benefits from local amenities including shops and supermarkets.

Cherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits

• 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
• Long-service awards for 5+ years service
• Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
• Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
• Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef

What you’ll be doing

• Clean all surfaces including tables, chairs, shelves, sinks, windows and doors – paying special attention to “high contact” areas including security access panels, door handles and light switches.
• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of all areas.
• Empty all litter bins and remove waste from the setting, disposing of it appropriately in either general waste, recycling or sanitary bins.
• Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed, including underneath furniture.
• Assist with the daily washing of nursery laundry including washing, drying and storage
• Clean all areas of the nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas.
• Complete all duties in accordance with the setting and company guidelines, completing weekly diary sheets and checklists where applicable.
• Be aware and comply with all COSHH documents and their contents.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your activities.

As part of this role, you will be required to attend 3 paid Saturday Training Days every year (January, May and September) along with an annual fundraising event for your nursery that also takes place on a Saturday.

Passionate about giving children the best start in life?

So are we. If you’re nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Disclaimer: Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history.Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.

You will need to wait until your enhanced DBS has been returned and we have received 2 satisfactory references before you can start.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.